Sly Man's Sandwich
Intro: I found this place on Yelp right out of the airport and I'm really glad I did. Cleveland is a very American city, so sandwiches appear to be the closest thing to a signature delicacy. Can you get more American than that. I believe if Fred Flinstone were alive in 2015, this is where he would go for lunch, probably driving a Ford F-150 instead his feet.
Ambiance: This is a true lunch pail place. it has the feel of a diner. It is definitely a place for people to go during lunch and take a break from the boss. It's a homely feel where you can familiarize yourself with the workers. They are very busy though. The place was crowded when I got there, but everything moved fast.
Food: I ordered one of the signature sandwiches, the corned beef. When I think "sandwich" I'm thinking.. lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, etc. Well, Slyman's idea of a corned beef sandwich is two pieces of bread, a slice of cheese and a hunk of sliced meat. This is one of those places where there's no guaranteed that you'll finish the meal, but I punished mine. I'm no corned beef expert, but it was a nice flavor and texture. The meat was very soft and sliced to perfection. I got it with a sandwich and chips and went to work. I think the lady was surprised that I finished all of it. I'm a big proponent of eating local cuisine the way it's supposed to be eaten, so I accepted the sandwich without all the fixin's. I did add the orange sauce that was on the table (thousand island type sauce) and added that to my sandwich.
Customer service: My waitress, the lady with salt and pepper hair was nice. This is a busy, family owned business, so they don't really have time to be chummy. keep in mind, this is a Midwestern, hard-hat type establishment.
Closing: Give it a shot! President Bush did and he's never been wrong about anything. lol
Bonus Points: Easy parking and they have my favorite book at the counter... the Bible!